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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 697.27 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 697.27 and 140.20 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 697.27 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/697.27 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 697.27 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 97,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,753.77/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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