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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 695.30 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 695.30 and 138.90 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 695.30 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/695.30 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 695.30 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 96,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,577.17/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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