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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 695.20 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 695.20 and 138.73 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 695.20 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/695.20 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 695.20 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 96,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,445.10/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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