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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 699.82 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 699.82 and 137.50 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 699.82 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/699.82 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 699.82 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 96,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,224.56/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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