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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.70 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.70 and 139.24 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.70 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.70 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.70 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 96,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.27/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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