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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.78, 697.24 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.78, 697.24 and 140.17 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.78 : 697.24 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.78/697.24 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.78x = 697.24 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.78x = 97,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,732.13/464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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