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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 688.00 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 688.00 and 133.99 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 688.00 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/688.00 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 688.00 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 92,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187.44/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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