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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 698.34 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 698.34 and 140.92 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 698.34 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/698.34 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 698.34 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 98,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,410.07/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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