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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.15, 691.73 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.15, 691.73 and 136.50 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.15 : 691.73 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.15/691.73 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.15x = 691.73 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.15x = 94,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420.46/461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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