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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 702.97 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 702.97 and 144.10 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 702.97 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/702.97 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 702.97 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 101,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,297.98/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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