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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 696.86 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 696.86 and 140.11 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 696.86 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/696.86 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 696.86 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 97,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.57/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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