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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.37, 698.12 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.37, 698.12 and 140.76 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.37 : 698.12 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.37/698.12 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.37x = 698.12 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.37x = 98,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,266.67/465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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