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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 697.67 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 697.67 and 140.47 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 697.67 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/697.67 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 697.67 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 98,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,001.70/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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