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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 645.16 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 645.16 and 141.52 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 645.16 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/645.16 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 645.16 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 91,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,303.04/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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