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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 693.12 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 693.12 and 137.40 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 693.12 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/693.12 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 693.12 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 95,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,232.60/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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