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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 693.06 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 693.06 and 154.01 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 693.06 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/693.06 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 693.06 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 106,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,737.88/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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