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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.39 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.39 and 139.65 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.39 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.39 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.39 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 97,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,250.86/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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