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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.67, 693.95 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.67, 693.95 and 138.04 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.67 : 693.95 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.67/693.95 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.67x = 693.95 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.67x = 95,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,790.43/462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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