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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.79, 689.78 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.79, 689.78 and 135.18 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.79 : 689.78 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.79/689.78 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.79x = 689.78 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.79x = 93,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244.46/459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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