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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 702.65 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 702.65 and 143.79 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 702.65 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/702.65 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 702.65 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 101,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,034.04/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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