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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.78, 697.08 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.78, 697.08 and 140.06 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.78 : 697.08 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.78/697.08 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.78x = 697.08 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.78x = 97,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.02/464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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