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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 688.17 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 688.17 and 134.08 is: 201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 688.17 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/688.17 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 688.17 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 92,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,266.39/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.15

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