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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 694.14 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 694.14 and 133.76 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 694.14 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/694.14 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 694.14 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 92,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,848.17/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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