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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.65, 687.94 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.65, 687.94 and 134.02 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.65 : 687.94 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.65/687.94 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.65x = 687.94 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.65x = 92,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,198.24/458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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