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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 695.79 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 695.79 and 139.22 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 695.79 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/695.79 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 695.79 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 96,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,867.01/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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