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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 697.77 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 697.77 and 140.54 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 697.77 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/697.77 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 697.77 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 98,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,064.60/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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