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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 696.36 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 696.36 and 139.52 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 696.36 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/696.36 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 696.36 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 97,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,152.67/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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