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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 698.96 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 698.96 and 141.34 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 698.96 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/698.96 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 698.96 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 98,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,791.01/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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