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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 700.06 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 700.06 and 142 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 700.06 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/700.06 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 700.06 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 99,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,408.52/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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