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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 691.16 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 691.16 and 136.13 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 691.16 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/691.16 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 691.16 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 94,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,083.47/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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