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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 691.98 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 691.98 and 136.74 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 691.98 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/691.98 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 691.98 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 94,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,621.35/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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