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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 696.17 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 696.17 and 139.47 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 696.17 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/696.17 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 696.17 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 97,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,094.13/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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