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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.77, 688.19 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.77, 688.19 and 134.13 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.77 : 688.19 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.77/688.19 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.77x = 688.19 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.77x = 92,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,306.92/458.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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