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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 702.02 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 702.02 and 143.25 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 702.02 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/702.02 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 702.02 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 100,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,563.65/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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