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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 696.18 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 696.18 and 139.42 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 696.18 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/696.18 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 696.18 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 97,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,063.16/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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