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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 698.96 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 698.96 and 141.23 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 698.96 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/698.96 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 698.96 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 98,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,712.29/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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