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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.95, 689.89 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.95, 689.89 and 135.27 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.95 : 689.89 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.95/689.89 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.95x = 689.89 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.95x = 93,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321.42/459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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