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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 691.60 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 691.60 and 136.44 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 691.60 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/691.60 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 691.60 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 94,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,361.90/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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