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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.68 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.68 and 135.80 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.68 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.68 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.68 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 93,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,794.34/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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