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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.44 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.44 and 138.29 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.44 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.44 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.44 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 96,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,030.64/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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