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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.79, 688.19 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.79, 688.19 and 134.15 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.79 : 688.19 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.79/688.19 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.79x = 688.19 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.79x = 92,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,316.58/458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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