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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 704.71 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 704.71 and 140.71 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 704.71 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/704.71 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 704.71 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 99,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,157.63/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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