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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 698.03 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 698.03 and 140.72 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 698.03 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/698.03 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 698.03 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 98,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,226.78/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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