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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 697.25 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 697.25 and 140.18 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 697.25 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/697.25 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 697.25 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 97,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,737.02/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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