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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.29, 690.36 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.29, 690.36 and 147.89 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.29 : 690.36 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.29/690.36 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.29x = 690.36 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.29x = 102,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,101.35/460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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