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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 709.20 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 709.20 and 143.92 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 709.20 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/709.20 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 709.20 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 102,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,068.06/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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