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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.10, 688.73 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.10, 688.73 and 150.87 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.10 : 688.73 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.10/688.73 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.10x = 688.73 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.10x = 103,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,908.70/459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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