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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.77, 706.13 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.77, 706.13 and 146.10 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.77 : 706.13 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.77/706.13 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.77x = 706.13 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.77x = 103,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,165.59/470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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