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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 691.90 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 691.90 and 136.55 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 691.90 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/691.90 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 691.90 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 94,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,478.95/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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