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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 687.69 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 687.69 and 133.75 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 687.69 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/687.69 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 687.69 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 91,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,979.40/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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