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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 694.70 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 694.70 and 138.60 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 694.70 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/694.70 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 694.70 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 96,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,285.42/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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