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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.19, 690.14 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.19, 690.14 and 151.99 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.19 : 690.14 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.19/690.14 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.19x = 690.14 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.19x = 104,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,893.03/460.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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