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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 694.86 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 694.86 and 138.60 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 694.86 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/694.86 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 694.86 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 96,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,307.60/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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