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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 696.74 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 696.74 and 139.86 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 696.74 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/696.74 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 696.74 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 97,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,445.36/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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