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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.19, 702.08 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.19, 702.08 and 143.49 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.19 : 702.08 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.19/702.08 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.19x = 702.08 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.19x = 100,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,741.46/468.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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