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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 692.82 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 692.82 and 153.75 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 692.82 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/692.82 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 692.82 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 106,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521.08/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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