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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 687.88 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 687.88 and 133.96 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 687.88 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/687.88 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 687.88 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 92,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,148.40/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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