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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 700.93 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 700.93 and 138.24 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 700.93 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/700.93 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 700.93 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 96,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,896.56/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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