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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 693.90 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 693.90 and 138.08 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 693.90 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/693.90 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 693.90 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 95,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,813.71/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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