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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.91, 698.89 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.91, 698.89 and 141.28 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.91 : 698.89 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.91/698.89 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.91x = 698.89 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.91x = 98,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,739.18/465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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