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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.71, 696.87 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.71, 696.87 and 140.02 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.71 : 696.87 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.71/696.87 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.71x = 696.87 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.71x = 97,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,575.74/464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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