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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 700.35 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 700.35 and 142.35 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 700.35 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/700.35 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 700.35 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 99,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,694.82/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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