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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 690.96 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 690.96 and 200.94 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 690.96 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/690.96 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 690.96 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 138,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,841.50/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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