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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 696.03 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 696.03 and 139.42 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 696.03 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/696.03 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 696.03 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 97,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,040.50/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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