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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 694.38 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 694.38 and 138.28 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 694.38 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/694.38 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 694.38 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 96,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,018.87/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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