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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 645.30 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 645.30 and 186.80 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 645.30 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/645.30 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 645.30 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 120,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,542.04/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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