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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.12, 693.04 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.12, 693.04 and 153.90 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.12 : 693.04 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.12/693.04 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.12x = 693.04 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.12x = 106,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,658.86/462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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