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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 694.94 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 694.94 and 134.24 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 694.94 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/694.94 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 694.94 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 93,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.60/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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