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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 698.97 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 698.97 and 141.27 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 698.97 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/698.97 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 698.97 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 98,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.49/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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