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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.52 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.52 and 141.86 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.52 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.52 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.52 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 100,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,229.05/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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