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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 690.36 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 690.36 and 135.53 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 690.36 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/690.36 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 690.36 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 93,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,564.49/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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