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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.21, 699.19 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.21, 699.19 and 141.52 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.21 : 699.19 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.21/699.19 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.21x = 699.19 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.21x = 98,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,949.37/466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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