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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 702.53 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 702.53 and 143.69 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 702.53 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/702.53 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 702.53 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 100,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,942.30/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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