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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.82 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.82 and 142.50 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.82 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.82 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.82 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 99,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,866.14/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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