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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.91, 691.26 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.91, 691.26 and 131.84 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.91 : 691.26 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.91/691.26 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.91x = 691.26 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.91x = 91,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,135.70/460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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