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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 645.20 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 645.20 and 156.13 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 645.20 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/645.20 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 645.20 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 100,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,735.08/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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