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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 700.64 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 700.64 and 142.53 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 700.64 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/700.64 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 700.64 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 99,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,861.51/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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