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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.52 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.52 and 141.12 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.52 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.52 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.52 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 98,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,575.14/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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