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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 695.22 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 695.22 and 138.85 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 695.22 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/695.22 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 695.22 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 96,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,531.30/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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