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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 703.80 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 703.80 and 144.54 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 703.80 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/703.80 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 703.80 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 101,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,727.25/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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