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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 693.64 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 693.64 and 137.78 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 693.64 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/693.64 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 693.64 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 95,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,569.72/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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