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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 694.08 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 694.08 and 138.12 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 694.08 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/694.08 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 694.08 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 95,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,866.33/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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