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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 691.34 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 691.34 and 136.42 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 691.34 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/691.34 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 691.34 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 94,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.19/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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