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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 698.16 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 698.16 and 140.82 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 698.16 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/698.16 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 698.16 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 98,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,314.89/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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