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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 694.43 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 694.43 and 138.33 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 694.43 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/694.43 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 694.43 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 96,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,060.50/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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