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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.42 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.42 and 132.48 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.42 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.42 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.42 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 91,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,731.14/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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