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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.12, 693.28 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.12, 693.28 and 153.95 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.12 : 693.28 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.12/693.28 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.12x = 693.28 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.12x = 106,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,731.80/462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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