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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 687.36 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 687.36 and 133.68 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 687.36 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/687.36 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 687.36 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 91,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,886.28/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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