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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 697.38 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 697.38 and 140.31 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 697.38 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/697.38 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 697.38 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 97,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,845.90/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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