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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.65, 692.61 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.65, 692.61 and 201.60 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.65 : 692.61 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.65/692.61 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.65x = 692.61 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.65x = 139,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,630.90/461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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