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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.21, 688.81 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.21, 688.81 and 134.57 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.21 : 688.81 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.21/688.81 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.21x = 688.81 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.21x = 92,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,693.16/459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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