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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 698.17 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 698.17 and 140.85 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 698.17 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/698.17 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 698.17 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 98,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,337.24/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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