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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 690.14 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 690.14 and 135.47 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 690.14 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/690.14 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 690.14 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 93,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,489.82/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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