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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.77, 697.28 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.77, 697.28 and 140.15 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.77 : 697.28 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.77/697.28 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.77x = 697.28 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.77x = 97,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,719.60/464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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