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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.62, 698.16 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.62, 698.16 and 140.90 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.62 : 698.16 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.62/698.16 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.62x = 698.16 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.62x = 98,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,370.74/465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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