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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.66 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.66 and 131.98 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.66 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.66 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.66 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 91,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,284.75/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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