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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 695.26 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 695.26 and 138.82 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 695.26 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/695.26 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 695.26 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 96,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,515.99/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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