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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 692.97 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 692.97 and 154.02 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 692.97 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/692.97 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 692.97 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 106,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,731.24/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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