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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 693.87 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 693.87 and 138.02 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 693.87 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/693.87 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 693.87 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 95,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,763.95/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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