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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 693.55 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 693.55 and 137.74 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 693.55 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/693.55 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 693.55 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 95,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,529.58/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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