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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 691.71 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 691.71 and 153.03 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 691.71 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/691.71 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 691.71 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 105,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,852.38/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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