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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 692.44 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 692.44 and 136.91 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 692.44 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/692.44 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 692.44 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 94,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,801.96/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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