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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.68 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.68 and 142.44 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.68 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.68 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.68 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 99,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,804.86/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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