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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 696.41 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 696.41 and 139.59 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 696.41 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/696.41 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 696.41 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 97,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,211.17/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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