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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 698.28 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 698.28 and 141.04 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 698.28 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/698.28 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 698.28 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 98,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485.41/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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