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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 691.45 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 691.45 and 136.33 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 691.45 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/691.45 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 691.45 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 94,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,263.31/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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