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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690 and 203.50 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 140,415
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,415/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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