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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.65, 695.47 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.65, 695.47 and 139.02 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.65 : 695.47 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.65/695.47 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.65x = 695.47 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.65x = 96,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,680.76/463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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