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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 693.59 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 693.59 and 137.70 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 693.59 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/693.59 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 693.59 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 95,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,506.65/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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