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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 700.07 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 700.07 and 142.09 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 700.07 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/700.07 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 700.07 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 99,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,470.49/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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