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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 693.10 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 693.10 and 153.92 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 693.10 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/693.10 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 693.10 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 106,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,681.95/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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