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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 692.75 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 692.75 and 137.33 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 692.75 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/692.75 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 692.75 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 95,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,134.83/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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