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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 691.04 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 691.04 and 131.56 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 691.04 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/691.04 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 691.04 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 90,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,914.51/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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