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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 698.27 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 698.27 and 140.96 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 698.27 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/698.27 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 698.27 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 98,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,424.65/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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