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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 698 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 698 and 205.14 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 698 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/698 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 698 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 143,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,187.72/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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