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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.82, 698.55 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.82, 698.55 and 136.66 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.82 : 698.55 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.82/698.55 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.82x = 698.55 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.82x = 95,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,463.84/465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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