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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 687.59 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 687.59 and 133.75 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 687.59 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/687.59 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 687.59 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 91,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,965.85/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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