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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.54 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.54 and 152.93 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.54 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.54 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.54 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 105,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,759.42/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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