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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.03, 688.53 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.03, 688.53 and 134.39 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.03 : 688.53 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.03/688.53 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.03x = 688.53 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.03x = 92,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,528.10/459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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