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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700.34 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700.34 and 142.15 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700.34 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700.34 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700.34 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 99,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,553.33/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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