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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 688.16 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 688.16 and 134.21 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 688.16 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/688.16 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 688.16 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 92,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,360.01/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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