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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.21, 696.11 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.21, 696.11 and 139.52 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.21 : 696.11 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.21/696.11 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.21x = 696.11 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.21x = 97,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,118.14/464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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