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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 696.20 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 696.20 and 139.48 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 696.20 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/696.20 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 696.20 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 97,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,103.54/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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