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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 690.36 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 690.36 and 135.60 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 690.36 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/690.36 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 690.36 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 93,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,612.82/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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