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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 693.03 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 693.03 and 137.31 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 693.03 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/693.03 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 693.03 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 95,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,159.95/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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