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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 707.46 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 707.46 and 142.58 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 707.46 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/707.46 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 707.46 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 100,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,869.65/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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