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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 695.66 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 695.66 and 139.20 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 695.66 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/695.66 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 695.66 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 96,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,837.26/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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