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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 695.33 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 695.33 and 138.89 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 695.33 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/695.33 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 695.33 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 96,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,573.69/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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