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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.15, 699.02 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.15, 699.02 and 141.46 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.15 : 699.02 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.15/699.02 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.15x = 699.02 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.15x = 98,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,883.37/466.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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