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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 701.68 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 701.68 and 143.10 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 701.68 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/701.68 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 701.68 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 100,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,410.41/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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