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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 691.49 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 691.49 and 131.95 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 691.49 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/691.49 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 691.49 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 91,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,238.65/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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