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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.70 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.70 and 141.08 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.70 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.70 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.70 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 98,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,572.60/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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