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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 696.81 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 696.81 and 139.83 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 696.81 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/696.81 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 696.81 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 97,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,434.94/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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