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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 695.07 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 695.07 and 138.72 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 695.07 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/695.07 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 695.07 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 96,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,420.11/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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