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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 645.12 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 645.12 and 121.92 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 645.12 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/645.12 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 645.12 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 78,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,649.80/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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