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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 696.89 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 696.89 and 139.98 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 696.89 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/696.89 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 696.89 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 97,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,549.96/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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