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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 687.77 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 687.77 and 133.86 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 687.77 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/687.77 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 687.77 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 92,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,064.89/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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