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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 702 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 702 and 143.28 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 702 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/702 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 702 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 100,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,582.56/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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