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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 699.51 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 699.51 and 137.31 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 699.51 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/699.51 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 699.51 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 96,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,049.72/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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