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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 703.92 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 703.92 and 140.23 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 703.92 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/703.92 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 703.92 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 98,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,707.18/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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