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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.35, 696.54 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.35, 696.54 and 139.72 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.35 : 696.54 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.35/696.54 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.35x = 696.54 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.35x = 97,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,320.57/464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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