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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 690.78 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 690.78 and 131.55 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 690.78 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/690.78 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 690.78 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 90,872.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,872.11/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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