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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 697.98 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 697.98 and 136.32 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 697.98 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/697.98 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 697.98 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 95,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,148.63/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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