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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 689.27 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 689.27 and 134.95 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 689.27 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/689.27 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 689.27 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 93,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,016.99/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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