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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 695.63 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 695.63 and 139.11 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 695.63 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/695.63 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 695.63 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 96,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764.92/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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