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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 699.66 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 699.66 and 141.90 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 699.66 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/699.66 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 699.66 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 99,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,281.75/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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