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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.27, 697.83 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.27, 697.83 and 140.56 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.27 : 697.83 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.27/697.83 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.27x = 697.83 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.27x = 98,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,087.33/465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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