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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 696.52 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 696.52 and 139.62 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 696.52 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/696.52 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 696.52 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 97,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,250.12/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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