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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 695.87 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 695.87 and 139.28 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 695.87 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/695.87 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 695.87 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 96,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,917.64/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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