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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 696.75 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 696.75 and 139.85 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 696.75 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/696.75 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 696.75 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 97,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,440.49/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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