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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.72 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.72 and 136.47 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.72 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.72 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.72 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 94,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,399.03/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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