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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.91, 694.36 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.91, 694.36 and 133.88 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.91 : 694.36 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.91/694.36 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.91x = 694.36 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.91x = 92,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,960.92/462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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