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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.16 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.16 and 201.70 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.16 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.16 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.16 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 139,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,608.67/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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