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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.92, 689.84 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.92, 689.84 and 135.28 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.92 : 689.84 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.92/689.84 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.92x = 689.84 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.92x = 93,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321.56/459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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