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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.27, 691.81 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.27, 691.81 and 136.53 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.27 : 691.81 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.27/691.81 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.27x = 691.81 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.27x = 94,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,452.48/461.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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