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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 693.40 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 693.40 and 137.62 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 693.40 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/693.40 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 693.40 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 95,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,425.71/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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