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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 689.96 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 689.96 and 151.94 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 689.96 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/689.96 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 689.96 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 104,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,832.52/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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