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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 691.74 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 691.74 and 136.60 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 691.74 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/691.74 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 691.74 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 94,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,491.68/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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