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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 691.90 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 691.90 and 136.65 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 691.90 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/691.90 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 691.90 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 94,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,548.14/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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