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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 691.94 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 691.94 and 153.18 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 691.94 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/691.94 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 691.94 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 105,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,991.75/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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