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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.97, 691.46 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.97, 691.46 and 136.37 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.97 : 691.46 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.97/691.46 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.97x = 691.46 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.97x = 94,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,291.28/460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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