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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 690.74 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 690.74 and 135.84 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 690.74 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/690.74 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 690.74 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 93,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,833.31/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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