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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 695.37 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 695.37 and 139.02 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 695.37 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/695.37 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 695.37 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 96,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,670.34/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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