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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.85 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.85 and 138.53 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.85 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.85 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.85 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 96,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,258.61/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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