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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 699.03 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 699.03 and 141.28 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 699.03 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/699.03 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 699.03 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 98,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,757.21/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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