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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 687.96 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 687.96 and 134.10 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 687.96 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/687.96 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 687.96 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 92,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255.44/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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