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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 688.74 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 688.74 and 150.94 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 688.74 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/688.74 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 688.74 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 103,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,954.22/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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