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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 693.19 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 693.19 and 137.41 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 693.19 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/693.19 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 693.19 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 95,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,251.24/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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