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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 694.92 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 694.92 and 138.58 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 694.92 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/694.92 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 694.92 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 96,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,302.01/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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