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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.91, 707.70 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.91, 707.70 and 142.75 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.91 : 707.70 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.91/707.70 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.91x = 707.70 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.91x = 101,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,024.18/471.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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