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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.32, 691.98 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.32, 691.98 and 136.66 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.32 : 691.98 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.32/691.98 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.32x = 691.98 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.32x = 94,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,568.06/461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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