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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.57, 702.73 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.57, 702.73 and 139.42 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.57 : 702.73 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.57/702.73 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.57x = 702.73 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.57x = 97,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,972.51/468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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