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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.61 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.61 and 143.07 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.61 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.61 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.61 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 100,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,377.25/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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