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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 698.02 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 698.02 and 140.62 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 698.02 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/698.02 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 698.02 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 98,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,155.57/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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