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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 687.71 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 687.71 and 133.84 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 687.71 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/687.71 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 687.71 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 92,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,042.86/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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