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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 690.75 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 690.75 and 135.81 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 690.75 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/690.75 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 690.75 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 93,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,813.35/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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