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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 687.52 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 687.52 and 133.76 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 687.52 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/687.52 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 687.52 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 91,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,962.68/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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