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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 697.97 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 697.97 and 205.13 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 697.97 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/697.97 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 697.97 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 143,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,172.84/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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