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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 699.96 and 142.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 699.96 and 142.00 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 699.96 = 142.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/699.96 = 142.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 699.96 × 142.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 99,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,390.82/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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