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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 697.56 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 697.56 and 140.40 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 697.56 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/697.56 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 697.56 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 97,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,937.42/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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