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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 693.71 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 693.71 and 133.37 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 693.71 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/693.71 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 693.71 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 92,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,519.44/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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