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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.99, 693.07 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.99, 693.07 and 153.92 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.99 : 693.07 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.99/693.07 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.99x = 693.07 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.99x = 106,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,678.68/461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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