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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 700.42 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 700.42 and 142.31 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 700.42 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/700.42 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 700.42 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 99,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,672.91/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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