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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.44, 693.66 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.44, 693.66 and 138.05 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.44 : 693.66 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.44/693.66 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.44x = 693.66 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.44x = 95,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,759.76/462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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