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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 690.15 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 690.15 and 135.50 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 690.15 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/690.15 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 690.15 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 93,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,515.33/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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