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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 688.46 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 688.46 and 134.26 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 688.46 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/688.46 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 688.46 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 92,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,432.64/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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