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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 688.39 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 688.39 and 129.92 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 688.39 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/688.39 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 688.39 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 89,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,435.55/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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