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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.75 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.75 and 135.77 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.75 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.75 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.75 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 93,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,783.13/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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