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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.55, 702.89 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.55, 702.89 and 143.94 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.55 : 702.89 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.55/702.89 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.55x = 702.89 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.55x = 101,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173.27/468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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