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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 700.56 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 700.56 and 142.48 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 700.56 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/700.56 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 700.56 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 99,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,815.79/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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