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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 699.18 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 699.18 and 141.49 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 699.18 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/699.18 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 699.18 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 98,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922.77/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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