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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 697.74 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 697.74 and 140.64 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 697.74 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/697.74 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 697.74 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 98,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,130.15/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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