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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 691.34 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 691.34 and 136.20 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 691.34 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/691.34 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 691.34 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 94,159.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,159.83/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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