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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.98, 692.96 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.98, 692.96 and 137.34 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.98 : 692.96 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.98/692.96 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.98x = 692.96 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.98x = 95,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,171.13/461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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