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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.95, 689.96 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.95, 689.96 and 151.81 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.95 : 689.96 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.95/689.96 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.95x = 689.96 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.95x = 104,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,741.48/459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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