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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 687.55 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 687.55 and 133.74 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 687.55 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/687.55 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 687.55 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 91,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,952.94/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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