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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.02, 688.49 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.02, 688.49 and 134.34 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.02 : 688.49 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.02/688.49 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.02x = 688.49 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.02x = 92,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,491.75/459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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