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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 696.93 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 696.93 and 139.99 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 696.93 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/696.93 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 696.93 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 97,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,562.53/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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