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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700.14 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700.14 and 142.16 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700.14 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700.14 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700.14 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 99,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,531.90/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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