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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 705.28 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 705.28 and 141.20 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 705.28 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/705.28 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 705.28 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 99,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,585.54/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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