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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 701.53 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 701.53 and 138.63 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 701.53 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/701.53 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 701.53 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 97,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,251.97/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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