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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696.78 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696.78 and 139.83 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 696.78 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/696.78 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 696.78 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 97,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,430.75/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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