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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 705.16 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 705.16 and 141.05 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 705.16 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/705.16 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 705.16 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 99,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462.82/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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