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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 696.06 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 696.06 and 139.40 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 696.06 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/696.06 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 696.06 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 97,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,030.76/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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