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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 702.25 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 702.25 and 143.73 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 702.25 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/702.25 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 702.25 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 100,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,934.03/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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