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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 696.66 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 696.66 and 139.71 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 696.66 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/696.66 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 696.66 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 97,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,332.46/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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