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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 687.80 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 687.80 and 133.91 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 687.80 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/687.80 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 687.80 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 92,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,099.19/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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