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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.56 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.56 and 134.40 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.56 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.56 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.56 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 92,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,542.46/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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