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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 699.22 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 699.22 and 141.50 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 699.22 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/699.22 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 699.22 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 98,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939.10/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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