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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 695.19 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 695.19 and 138.76 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 695.19 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/695.19 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 695.19 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 96,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,464.56/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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