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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.47, 690.71 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.47, 690.71 and 135.87 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.47 : 690.71 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.47/690.71 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.47x = 690.71 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.47x = 93,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846.77/460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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