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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.61, 693.92 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.61, 693.92 and 133.55 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.61 : 693.92 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.61/693.92 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.61x = 693.92 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.61x = 92,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,674.08/462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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