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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 694.90 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 694.90 and 138.71 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 694.90 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/694.90 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 694.90 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 96,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,385.76/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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