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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.39 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.39 and 142.35 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.39 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.39 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.39 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 99,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,700.52/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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