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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 690.42 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 690.42 and 131.24 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 690.42 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/690.42 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 690.42 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 90,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,610.72/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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