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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 697.82 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 697.82 and 140.52 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 697.82 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/697.82 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 697.82 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 98,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056.96/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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