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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 697.78 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 697.78 and 136.20 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 697.78 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/697.78 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 697.78 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 95,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,037.64/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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