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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.22, 693.39 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.22, 693.39 and 137.53 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.22 : 693.39 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.22/693.39 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.22x = 693.39 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.22x = 95,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,361.93/462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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