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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 694.86 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 694.86 and 138.62 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 694.86 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/694.86 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 694.86 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 96,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,321.49/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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