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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 645.06 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 645.06 and 198.88 is: 298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 645.06 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/645.06 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 645.06 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 128,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,289.53/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.35

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