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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 696 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 696 and 139.36 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 696 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/696 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 696 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 96,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,994.56/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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