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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.41, 688.91 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.41, 688.91 and 151.20 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.41 : 688.91 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.41/688.91 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.41x = 688.91 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.41x = 104,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,162.44/459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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