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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 709.23 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 709.23 and 143.66 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 709.23 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/709.23 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 709.23 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 101,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,887.98/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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