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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 689.90 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 689.90 and 151.85 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 689.90 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/689.90 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 689.90 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 104,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,761.19/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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