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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 697.98 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 697.98 and 140.69 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 697.98 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/697.98 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 697.98 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 98,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,198.81/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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