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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 696.16 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 696.16 and 139.48 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 696.16 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/696.16 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 696.16 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 97,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100.40/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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