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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 645.12 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 645.12 and 141.58 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 645.12 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/645.12 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 645.12 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 91,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,336.09/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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