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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.21, 696.27 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.21, 696.27 and 139.57 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.21 : 696.27 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.21/696.27 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.21x = 696.27 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.21x = 97,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,180.71/464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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