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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 701.26 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 701.26 and 138.48 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 701.26 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/701.26 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 701.26 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 97,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,107.51/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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