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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 691.86 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 691.86 and 201.52 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 691.86 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/691.86 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 691.86 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 139,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,423.63/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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