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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 696.59 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 696.59 and 139.76 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 696.59 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/696.59 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 696.59 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 97,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,354.72/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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