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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 698.23 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 698.23 and 136.41 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 698.23 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/698.23 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 698.23 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 95,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,245.55/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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