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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 697.17 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 697.17 and 140.13 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 697.17 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/697.17 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 697.17 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 97,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,694.96/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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