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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.05, 693.19 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.05, 693.19 and 153.90 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.05 : 693.19 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.05/693.19 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.05x = 693.19 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.05x = 106,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,684.73/462.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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