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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.28 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.28 and 136.83 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.28 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.28 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.28 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 94,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,724.67/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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