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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 700.69 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 700.69 and 142.48 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 700.69 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/700.69 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 700.69 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 99,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,834.31/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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