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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.55, 698.50 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.55, 698.50 and 140.92 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.55 : 698.50 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.55/698.50 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.55x = 698.50 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.55x = 98,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,430.52/465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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