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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 691.80 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 691.80 and 132.15 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 691.80 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/691.80 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 691.80 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 91,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.37/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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