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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.32 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.32 and 135.49 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.32 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.32 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.32 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 93,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,531.46/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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