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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.44 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.44 and 138.96 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.44 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.44 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.44 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 96,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,638.34/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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