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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 688.40 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 688.40 and 134.28 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 688.40 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/688.40 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 688.40 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 92,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,437.68/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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