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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.52 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.52 and 140.34 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.52 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.52 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.52 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 97,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,889.96/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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