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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 694.52 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 694.52 and 138.46 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 694.52 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/694.52 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 694.52 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 96,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,159.77/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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