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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.53, 698.13 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.53, 698.13 and 136.37 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.53 : 698.13 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.53/698.13 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.53x = 698.13 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.53x = 95,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,205.73/465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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