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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 691.52 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 691.52 and 152.96 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 691.52 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/691.52 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 691.52 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 105,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,773.64/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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