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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 691.46 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 691.46 and 136.34 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 691.46 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/691.46 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 691.46 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 94,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,273.66/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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