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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 702.68 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 702.68 and 143.81 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 702.68 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/702.68 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 702.68 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 101,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,050.81/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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