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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 699.57 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 699.57 and 141.73 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 699.57 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/699.57 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 699.57 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 99,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,150.06/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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