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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 690.03 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 690.03 and 151.80 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 690.03 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/690.03 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 690.03 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 104,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,746.55/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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