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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 688.45 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 688.45 and 134.31 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 688.45 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/688.45 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 688.45 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 92,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,465.72/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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