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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 691.80 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 691.80 and 136.56 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 691.80 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/691.80 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 691.80 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 94,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,472.21/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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