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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.33, 695.03 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.33, 695.03 and 138.73 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.33 : 695.03 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.33/695.03 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.33x = 695.03 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.33x = 96,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,421.51/463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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