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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.51, 695.47 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.51, 695.47 and 138.90 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.51 : 695.47 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.51/695.47 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.51x = 695.47 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.51x = 96,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.78/463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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