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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.56 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.56 and 138.03 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.56 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.56 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.56 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 96,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,698.30/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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