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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.79, 694.29 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.79, 694.29 and 138.16 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.79 : 694.29 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.79/694.29 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.79x = 694.29 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.79x = 95,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,926.84/462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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