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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.41, 702.57 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.41, 702.57 and 143.75 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.41 : 702.57 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.41/702.57 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.41x = 702.57 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.41x = 100,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,994.44/468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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