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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.63, 698.23 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.63, 698.23 and 140.92 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.63 : 698.23 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.63/698.23 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.63x = 698.23 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.63x = 98,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,391.08/465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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