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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 691.95 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 691.95 and 136.66 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 691.95 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/691.95 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 691.95 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 94,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,561.89/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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