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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.40 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.40 and 135.80 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.40 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.40 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.40 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 93,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,752.19/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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