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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 692.28 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 692.28 and 136.81 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 692.28 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/692.28 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 692.28 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 94,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,710.83/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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