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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.55, 699.93 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.55, 699.93 and 141.94 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.55 : 699.93 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.55/699.93 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.55x = 699.93 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.55x = 99,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,348.54/466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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