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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 698.33 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 698.33 and 136.43 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 698.33 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/698.33 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 698.33 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 95,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,268.99/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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