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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 700.97 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 700.97 and 142.67 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 700.97 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/700.97 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 700.97 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 100,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,007.39/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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