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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.51, 692.26 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.51, 692.26 and 136.85 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.51 : 692.26 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.51/692.26 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.51x = 692.26 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.51x = 94,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,736.64/461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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