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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 703.72 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 703.72 and 144.60 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 703.72 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/703.72 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 703.72 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 101,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,757.91/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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