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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 690.58 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 690.58 and 135.72 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 690.58 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/690.58 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 690.58 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 93,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,725.52/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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