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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.39, 692.08 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.39, 692.08 and 153.20 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.39 : 692.08 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.39/692.08 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.39x = 692.08 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.39x = 106,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,028.00/461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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