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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 700.70 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 700.70 and 142.45 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 700.70 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/700.70 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 700.70 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 99,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,814.00/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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