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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.24, 691.86 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.24, 691.86 and 136.54 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.24 : 691.86 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.24/691.86 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.24x = 691.86 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.24x = 94,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,466.56/461.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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