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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 693.98 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 693.98 and 133.64 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 693.98 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/693.98 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 693.98 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 92,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,743.49/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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