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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 698.06 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 698.06 and 140.73 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 698.06 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/698.06 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 698.06 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 98,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237.98/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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