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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 693.96 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 693.96 and 137.99 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 693.96 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/693.96 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 693.96 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 95,756.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,756.07/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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