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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.23, 688.93 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.23, 688.93 and 134.56 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.23 : 688.93 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.23/688.93 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.23x = 688.93 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.23x = 92,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700.36/459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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