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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 696.77 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 696.77 and 139.96 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 696.77 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/696.77 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 696.77 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 97,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,519.93/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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