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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 700.26 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 700.26 and 142.17 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 700.26 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/700.26 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 700.26 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 99,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555.96/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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