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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 645.03 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 645.03 and 137.56 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 645.03 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/645.03 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 645.03 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 88,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,730.33/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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