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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 690.86 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 690.86 and 135.87 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 690.86 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/690.86 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 690.86 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 93,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,867.15/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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