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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 693.06 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 693.06 and 137.36 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 693.06 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/693.06 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 693.06 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 95,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,198.72/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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