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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.89, 694.33 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.89, 694.33 and 138.48 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.89 : 694.33 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.89/694.33 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.89x = 694.33 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.89x = 96,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,150.47/462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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