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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 691.35 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 691.35 and 136.17 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 691.35 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/691.35 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 691.35 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 94,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,141.13/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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