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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 697.64 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 697.64 and 140.45 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 697.64 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/697.64 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 697.64 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 97,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,979.35/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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