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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 697.50 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 697.50 and 140.36 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 697.50 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/697.50 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 697.50 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 97,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,897.61/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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