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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.83, 692.88 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.83, 692.88 and 153.88 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.83 : 692.88 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.83/692.88 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.83x = 692.88 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.83x = 106,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,621.96/461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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