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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 694.84 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 694.84 and 138.57 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 694.84 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/694.84 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 694.84 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 96,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,283.98/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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