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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 700.88 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 700.88 and 142.65 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 700.88 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/700.88 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 700.88 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 99,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,979.82/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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