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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 702.09 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 702.09 and 138.99 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 702.09 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/702.09 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 702.09 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 97,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,583.49/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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