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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696 and 139.48 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 97,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078.08/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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