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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 692.02 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 692.02 and 136.69 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 692.02 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/692.02 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 692.02 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 94,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,590.27/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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