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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 697.26 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 697.26 and 140.25 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 697.26 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/697.26 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 697.26 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 97,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,790.72/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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