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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.64 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.64 and 142.38 is: 213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.64 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.64 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.64 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 99,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758.72/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.61

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