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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.52 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.52 and 140.94 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.52 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.52 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.52 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 98,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,449.41/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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