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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 695.28 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 695.28 and 138.99 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 695.28 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/695.28 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 695.28 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 96,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,636.97/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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