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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 698.93 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 698.93 and 141.32 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 698.93 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/698.93 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 698.93 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 98,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,772.79/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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