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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 691.56 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 691.56 and 136.38 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 691.56 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/691.56 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 691.56 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 94,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,314.95/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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