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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.21, 690.28 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.21, 690.28 and 135.55 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.21 : 690.28 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.21/690.28 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.21x = 690.28 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.21x = 93,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,567.45/460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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