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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.98, 692.88 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.98, 692.88 and 137.26 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.98 : 692.88 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.98/692.88 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.98x = 692.88 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.98x = 95,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,104.71/461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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