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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.61, 699.79 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.61, 699.79 and 141.97 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.61 : 699.79 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.61/699.79 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.61x = 699.79 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.61x = 99,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,348.66/466.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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