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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 695.25 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 695.25 and 138.78 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 695.25 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/695.25 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 695.25 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 96,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,486.80/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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