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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 690.56 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 690.56 and 135.66 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 690.56 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/690.56 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 690.56 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 93,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,678.26/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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