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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 700.72 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 700.72 and 142.40 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 700.72 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/700.72 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 700.72 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 99,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,783.92/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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