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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 688.07 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 688.07 and 133.98 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 688.07 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/688.07 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 688.07 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 92,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187.62/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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