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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 694.91 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 694.91 and 138.68 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 694.91 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/694.91 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 694.91 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 96,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369.43/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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