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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 700.52 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 700.52 and 142.34 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 700.52 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/700.52 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 700.52 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 99,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,712.02/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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