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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.55 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.55 and 138.47 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.55 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.55 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.55 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 96,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,176.42/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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