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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 691.56 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 691.56 and 136.36 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 691.56 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/691.56 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 691.56 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 94,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,301.12/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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