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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.27, 699.32 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.27, 699.32 and 141.62 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.27 : 699.32 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.27/699.32 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.27x = 699.32 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.27x = 99,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,034.56/466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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