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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 696.45 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 696.45 and 139.67 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 696.45 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/696.45 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 696.45 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 97,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,274.91/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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