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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 693 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 693 and 153.93 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 693 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/693 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 693 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 106,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,676.09/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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