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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.53, 702.90 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.53, 702.90 and 143.93 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.53 : 702.90 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.53/702.90 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.53x = 702.90 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.53x = 101,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,168.40/468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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