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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 693.02 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 693.02 and 137.40 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 693.02 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/693.02 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 693.02 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 95,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220.26/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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