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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 692.66 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 692.66 and 204.92 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 692.66 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/692.66 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 692.66 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 141,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,939.89/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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