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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 698.18 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 698.18 and 140.78 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 698.18 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/698.18 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 698.18 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 98,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,289.78/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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