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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.46, 690.78 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.46, 690.78 and 135.85 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.46 : 690.78 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.46/690.78 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.46x = 690.78 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.46x = 93,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,842.46/460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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