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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.07, 693.11 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.07, 693.11 and 137.44 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.07 : 693.11 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.07/693.11 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.07x = 693.11 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.07x = 95,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,258.62/462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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