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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 697.90 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 697.90 and 140.55 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 697.90 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/697.90 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 697.90 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 98,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,090.02/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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