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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 705.13 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 705.13 and 141.10 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 705.13 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/705.13 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 705.13 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 99,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491.73/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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