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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 695.31 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 695.31 and 138.89 is: 208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 695.31 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/695.31 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 695.31 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 96,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,568.13/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.30

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