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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.81, 691.33 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.81, 691.33 and 136.18 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.81 : 691.33 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.81/691.33 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.81x = 691.33 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.81x = 94,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,145.32/460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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