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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 701.82 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 701.82 and 143.22 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 701.82 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/701.82 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 701.82 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 100,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,514.66/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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