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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.19 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.19 and 200.14 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.19 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.19 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.19 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 138,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,132.90/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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