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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.61 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.61 and 142.31 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.61 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.61 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.61 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 99,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,705.65/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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