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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 699.28 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 699.28 and 141.50 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 699.28 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/699.28 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 699.28 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 98,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,948.12/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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