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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690 and 151.85 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 104,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,776.50/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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