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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 696.96 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 696.96 and 139.95 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 696.96 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/696.96 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 696.96 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 97,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,539.55/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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