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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.83, 698.75 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.83, 698.75 and 141.20 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.83 : 698.75 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.83/698.75 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.83x = 698.75 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.83x = 98,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,659.30/465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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