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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 696.56 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 696.56 and 139.66 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 696.56 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/696.56 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 696.56 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 97,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,281.57/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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