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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.54, 708.53 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.54, 708.53 and 143.38 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.54 : 708.53 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.54/708.53 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.54x = 708.53 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.54x = 101,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,586.54/472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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