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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 698.90 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 698.90 and 136.89 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 698.90 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/698.90 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 698.90 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 95,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,671.74/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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