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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 690.46 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 690.46 and 135.60 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 690.46 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/690.46 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 690.46 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 93,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,623.45/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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