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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 698.35 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 698.35 and 140.93 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 698.35 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/698.35 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 698.35 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 98,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,414.62/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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