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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 700.22 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 700.22 and 137.91 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 700.22 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/700.22 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 700.22 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 96,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,567.34/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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