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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 696.23 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 696.23 and 139.41 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 696.23 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/696.23 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 696.23 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 97,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,060.73/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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