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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 688.70 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 688.70 and 134.50 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 688.70 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/688.70 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 688.70 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 92,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,630.15/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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