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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 694.88 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 694.88 and 138.55 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 694.88 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/694.88 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 694.88 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 96,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,272.15/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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