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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 698.85 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 698.85 and 141.29 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 698.85 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/698.85 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 698.85 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 98,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.97/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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