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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.71, 703.19 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.71, 703.19 and 144.07 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.71 : 703.19 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.71/703.19 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.71x = 703.19 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.71x = 101,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,307.86/468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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