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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 704.25 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 704.25 and 140.56 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 704.25 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/704.25 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 704.25 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 98,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989.38/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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