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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 703.80 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 703.80 and 140.22 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 703.80 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/703.80 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 703.80 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 98,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,686.84/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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