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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 689.91 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 689.91 and 130.93 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 689.91 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/689.91 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 689.91 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 90,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,329.92/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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