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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 691.36 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 691.36 and 136.30 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 691.36 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/691.36 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 691.36 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 94,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,232.37/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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