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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.15, 691.59 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.15, 691.59 and 136.41 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.15 : 691.59 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.15/691.59 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.15x = 691.59 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.15x = 94,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,339.79/461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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