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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.11, 691.44 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.11, 691.44 and 136.39 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.11 : 691.44 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.11/691.44 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.11x = 691.44 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.11x = 94,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,305.50/461.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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