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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 697.13 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 697.13 and 140.05 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 697.13 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/697.13 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 697.13 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 97,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.06/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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