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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 695.13 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 695.13 and 138.71 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 695.13 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/695.13 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 695.13 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 96,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,421.48/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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