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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.54 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.54 and 143.65 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.54 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.54 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.54 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 100,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,919.87/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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