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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 687.81 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 687.81 and 133.91 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 687.81 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/687.81 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 687.81 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 92,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,104.64/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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