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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 687.89 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 687.89 and 133.97 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 687.89 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/687.89 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 687.89 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 92,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,153.52/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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