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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.14, 693.09 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.14, 693.09 and 154.00 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.14 : 693.09 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.14/693.09 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.14x = 693.09 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.14x = 106,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,732.39/462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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