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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 691.44 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 691.44 and 136.23 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 691.44 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/691.44 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 691.44 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 94,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,194.87/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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