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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 698.90 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 698.90 and 141.35 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 698.90 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/698.90 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 698.90 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 98,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,785.31/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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