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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 706.14 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 706.14 and 146.06 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 706.14 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/706.14 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 706.14 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 103,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,138.81/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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