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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.57, 693.80 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.57, 693.80 and 133.49 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.57 : 693.80 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.57/693.80 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.57x = 693.80 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.57x = 92,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617.68/462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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