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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 697.07 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 697.07 and 140.02 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 697.07 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/697.07 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 697.07 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 97,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,603.74/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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