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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.65, 688.01 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.65, 688.01 and 134 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.65 : 688.01 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.65/688.01 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.65x = 688.01 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.65x = 92,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,193.34/458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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