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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.18 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.18 and 138.88 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.18 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.18 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.18 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 96,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,546.60/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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