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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 694.42 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 694.42 and 138.42 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 694.42 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/694.42 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 694.42 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 96,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,121.62/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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