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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 691.14 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 691.14 and 148.27 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 691.14 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/691.14 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 691.14 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 102,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,471.50/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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