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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 692.34 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 692.34 and 201.72 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 692.34 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/692.34 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 692.34 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 139,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,658.82/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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