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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 687.96 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 687.96 and 133.95 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 687.96 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/687.96 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 687.96 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 92,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,152.24/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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