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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 691.89 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 691.89 and 136.74 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 691.89 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/691.89 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 691.89 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 94,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,609.04/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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