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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.86, 688.38 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.86, 688.38 and 134.32 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.86 : 688.38 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.86/688.38 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.86x = 688.38 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.86x = 92,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,463.20/458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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