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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 701.62 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 701.62 and 143.11 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 701.62 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/701.62 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 701.62 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 100,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,407.77/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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