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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.91, 698.90 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.91, 698.90 and 141.30 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.91 : 698.90 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.91/698.90 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.91x = 698.90 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.91x = 98,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,754.57/465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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