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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.58 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.58 and 200.18 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.58 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.58 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.58 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 138,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,240.30/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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