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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 692.88 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 692.88 and 137.36 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 692.88 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/692.88 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 692.88 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 95,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,170.53/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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