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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 705.74 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 705.74 and 141.35 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 705.74 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/705.74 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 705.74 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 99,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,757.61/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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