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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.33, 698.04 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.33, 698.04 and 140.70 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.33 : 698.04 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.33/698.04 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.33x = 698.04 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.33x = 98,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,214.23/465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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