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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.58, 698.28 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.58, 698.28 and 140.98 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.58 : 698.28 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.58/698.28 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.58x = 698.28 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.58x = 98,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,443.51/465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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