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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.35, 699.40 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.35, 699.40 and 141.63 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.35 : 699.40 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.35/699.40 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.35x = 699.40 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.35x = 99,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,056.02/466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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