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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 692.63 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 692.63 and 137.16 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 692.63 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/692.63 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 692.63 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 95,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,000.45/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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