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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 701.97 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 701.97 and 143.30 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 701.97 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/701.97 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 701.97 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 100,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,591.58/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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