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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 691.90 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 691.90 and 153.09 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 691.90 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/691.90 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 691.90 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 105,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,922.59/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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