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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 696.96 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 696.96 and 139.90 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 696.96 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/696.96 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 696.96 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 97,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,504.70/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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