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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.60 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.60 and 139.13 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.60 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.60 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.60 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 96,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,778.83/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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