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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 693.39 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 693.39 and 137.71 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 693.39 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/693.39 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 693.39 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 95,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,486.74/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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