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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.25, 688.99 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.25, 688.99 and 134.61 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.25 : 688.99 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.25/688.99 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.25x = 688.99 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.25x = 92,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,747.52/459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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