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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 687.81 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 687.81 and 133.97 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 687.81 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/687.81 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 687.81 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 92,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,145.91/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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