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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.32, 691.94 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.32, 691.94 and 136.69 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.32 : 691.94 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.32/691.94 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.32x = 691.94 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.32x = 94,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,579.89/461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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