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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 694.10 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 694.10 and 154.50 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 694.10 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/694.10 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 694.10 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 107,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,238.45/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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