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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.78 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.78 and 136.52 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.78 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.78 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.78 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 94,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,441.81/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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