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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.65, 690.78 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.65, 690.78 and 135.93 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.65 : 690.78 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.65/690.78 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.65x = 690.78 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.65x = 93,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,897.73/460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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