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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 697.60 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 697.60 and 140.42 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 697.60 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/697.60 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 697.60 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 97,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,953.50/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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