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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 688.63 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 688.63 and 134.47 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 688.63 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/688.63 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 688.63 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 92,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,600.08/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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