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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 697.39 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 697.39 and 140.32 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 697.39 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/697.39 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 697.39 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 97,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,857.76/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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