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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 698.30 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 698.30 and 140.88 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 698.30 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/698.30 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 698.30 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 98,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,376.50/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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