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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 701.18 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 701.18 and 142.82 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 701.18 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/701.18 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 701.18 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 100,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,139.02/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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