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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 687.80 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 687.80 and 133.92 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 687.80 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/687.80 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 687.80 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 92,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,110.18/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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