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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 692.30 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 692.30 and 136.82 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 692.30 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/692.30 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 692.30 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 94,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,716.34/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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