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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.18 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.18 and 141.42 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.18 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.18 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.18 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 98,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,878.04/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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