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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 690.18 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 690.18 and 151.95 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 690.18 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/690.18 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 690.18 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 104,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,872.85/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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