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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.93, 689.97 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.93, 689.97 and 151.87 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.93 : 689.97 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.93/689.97 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.93x = 689.97 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.93x = 104,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,782.29/459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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