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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 693.39 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 693.39 and 137.56 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 693.39 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/693.39 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 693.39 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 95,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,382.73/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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