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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.47, 689.21 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.47, 689.21 and 134.87 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.47 : 689.21 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.47/689.21 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.47x = 689.21 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.47x = 92,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,950.14/459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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