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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 690.25 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 690.25 and 152.05 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 690.25 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/690.25 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 690.25 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 104,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,952.51/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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