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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 693.26 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 693.26 and 137.52 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 693.26 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/693.26 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 693.26 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 95,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,337.12/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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