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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 693.99 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 693.99 and 138.04 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 693.99 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/693.99 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 693.99 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 95,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,798.38/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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