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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.42, 687.63 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.42, 687.63 and 133.88 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.42 : 687.63 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.42/687.63 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.42x = 687.63 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.42x = 92,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,059.90/458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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