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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 693.97 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 693.97 and 137.90 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 693.97 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/693.97 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 693.97 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 95,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,699.85/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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