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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696.54 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696.54 and 139.71 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 696.54 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/696.54 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 696.54 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 97,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,313.60/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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