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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 699.33 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 699.33 and 141.79 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 699.33 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/699.33 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 699.33 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 99,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,158.00/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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