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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 695.31 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 695.31 and 138.90 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 695.31 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/695.31 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 695.31 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 96,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,578.56/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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