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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.51, 699.80 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.51, 699.80 and 141.88 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.51 : 699.80 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.51/699.80 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.51x = 699.80 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.51x = 99,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,287.62/466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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