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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 688.13 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 688.13 and 134.05 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 688.13 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/688.13 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 688.13 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 92,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,243.83/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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