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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 691.52 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 691.52 and 136.36 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 691.52 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/691.52 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 691.52 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 94,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295.67/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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