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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.69, 695.40 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.69, 695.40 and 138.97 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.69 : 695.40 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.69/695.40 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.69x = 695.40 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.69x = 96,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639.74/463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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