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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 688.33 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 688.33 and 129.88 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 688.33 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/688.33 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 688.33 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 89,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,401.20/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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