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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 697.16 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 697.16 and 140.20 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 697.16 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/697.16 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 697.16 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 97,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,741.83/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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