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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 695.94 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 695.94 and 139.29 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 695.94 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/695.94 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 695.94 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 96,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,937.48/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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