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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 645.11 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 645.11 and 186.55 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 645.11 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/645.11 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 645.11 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 120,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,345.27/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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