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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 696.24 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 696.24 and 139.50 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 696.24 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/696.24 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 696.24 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 97,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,125.48/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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