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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 701.06 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 701.06 and 142.64 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 701.06 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/701.06 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 701.06 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 100,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,001.55/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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