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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 693.99 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 693.99 and 137.94 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 693.99 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/693.99 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 693.99 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 95,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,728.98/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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