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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.41 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.41 and 139.20 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.41 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.41 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.41 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 97,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,775.47/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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