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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 691.67 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 691.67 and 136.49 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 691.67 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/691.67 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 691.67 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 94,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,406.04/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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