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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.98, 689.96 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.98, 689.96 and 135.34 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.98 : 689.96 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.98/689.96 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.98x = 689.96 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.98x = 93,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,377.80/459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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