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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 702.74 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 702.74 and 143.74 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 702.74 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/702.74 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 702.74 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 101,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,011.85/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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