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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 697.42 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 697.42 and 140.43 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 697.42 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/697.42 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 697.42 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 97,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,938.69/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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