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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 692.13 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 692.13 and 136.80 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 692.13 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/692.13 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 692.13 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 94,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,683.38/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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