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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.90 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.90 and 140.03 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.90 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.90 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.90 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 97,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,586.91/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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