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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 692.82 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 692.82 and 132.84 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 692.82 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/692.82 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 692.82 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 92,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,034.21/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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