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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 698.45 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 698.45 and 140.99 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 698.45 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/698.45 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 698.45 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 98,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,470.27/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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