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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 692.16 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 692.16 and 137.05 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 692.16 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/692.16 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 692.16 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 94,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,860.53/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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