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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.59 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.59 and 139.02 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.59 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.59 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.59 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 96,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,697.97/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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