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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 690.98 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 690.98 and 152.50 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 690.98 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/690.98 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 690.98 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 105,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,371.00/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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