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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 691.52 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 691.52 and 136.39 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 691.52 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/691.52 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 691.52 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 94,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,316.41/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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