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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 691.65 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 691.65 and 201.33 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 691.65 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/691.65 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 691.65 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 139,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,249.89/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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