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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 692.79 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 692.79 and 137.22 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 692.79 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/692.79 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 692.79 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 95,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,064.64/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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