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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 691.84 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 691.84 and 136.59 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 691.84 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/691.84 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 691.84 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 94,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,496.00/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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