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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 700.63 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 700.63 and 142.51 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 700.63 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/700.63 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 700.63 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 99,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,846.07/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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