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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 698.20 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 698.20 and 140.76 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 698.20 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/698.20 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 698.20 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 98,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,278.63/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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