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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.98, 693.08 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.98, 693.08 and 137.35 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.98 : 693.08 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.98/693.08 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.98x = 693.08 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.98x = 95,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191.07/461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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