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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 701.46 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 701.46 and 143.04 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 701.46 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/701.46 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 701.46 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 100,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,336.84/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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