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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 699.53 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 699.53 and 137.30 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 699.53 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/699.53 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 699.53 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 96,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,042.31/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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