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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 695.83 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 695.83 and 139.18 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 695.83 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/695.83 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 695.83 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 96,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,845.62/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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