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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 690.57 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 690.57 and 135.85 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 690.57 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/690.57 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 690.57 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 93,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,813.93/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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