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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.15, 688.74 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.15, 688.74 and 134.49 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.15 : 688.74 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.15/688.74 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.15x = 688.74 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.15x = 92,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,628.64/459.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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