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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.28, 693.47 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.28, 693.47 and 137.70 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.28 : 693.47 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.28/693.47 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.28x = 693.47 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.28x = 95,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,490.82/462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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