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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 692.91 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 692.91 and 137.34 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 692.91 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/692.91 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 692.91 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 95,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,164.26/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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