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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.23, 696.46 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.23, 696.46 and 139.60 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.23 : 696.46 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.23/696.46 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.23x = 696.46 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.23x = 97,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,225.82/464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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