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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 687.62 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 687.62 and 133.71 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 687.62 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/687.62 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 687.62 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 91,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,941.00/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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