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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 688.32 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 688.32 and 134.22 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 688.32 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/688.32 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 688.32 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 92,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,386.31/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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