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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 701.85 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 701.85 and 143.29 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 701.85 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/701.85 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 701.85 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 100,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,568.09/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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