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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 692.83 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 692.83 and 153.75 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 692.83 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/692.83 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 692.83 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 106,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521.26/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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