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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 700.98 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 700.98 and 142.68 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 700.98 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/700.98 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 700.98 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 100,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,015.83/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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