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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.66, 704.30 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.66, 704.30 and 140.54 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.66 : 704.30 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.66/704.30 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.66x = 704.30 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.66x = 98,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,982.32/469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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