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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 694.87 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 694.87 and 138.59 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 694.87 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/694.87 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 694.87 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 96,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,302.03/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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