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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 645.28 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 645.28 and 186.44 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 645.28 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/645.28 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 645.28 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 120,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,307.15/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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