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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 690.37 and 200.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 690.37 and 200.11 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 690.37 = 200.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/690.37 = 200.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 690.37 × 200.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 138,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,145.49/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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