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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.09 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.09 and 141.03 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.09 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.09 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.09 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 99,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,438.84/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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