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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 697.74 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 697.74 and 140.53 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 697.74 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/697.74 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 697.74 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 98,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,053.40/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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