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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.35, 700.79 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.35, 700.79 and 142.64 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.35 : 700.79 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.35/700.79 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.35x = 700.79 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.35x = 99,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,960.69/467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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