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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.93, 698.72 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.93, 698.72 and 136.79 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.93 : 698.72 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.93/698.72 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.93x = 698.72 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.93x = 95,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,574.76/465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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