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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 696.68 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 696.68 and 139.84 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 696.68 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/696.68 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 696.68 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 97,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,423.73/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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