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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 688.86 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 688.86 and 134.68 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 688.86 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/688.86 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 688.86 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 92,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,775.66/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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