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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 695.86 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 695.86 and 139.27 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 695.86 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/695.86 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 695.86 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 96,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,912.42/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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