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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.97, 691.35 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.97, 691.35 and 127.41 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.97 : 691.35 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.97/691.35 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.97x = 691.35 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.97x = 88,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,084.90/460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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