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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 645.45 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 645.45 and 186.67 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 645.45 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/645.45 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 645.45 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 120,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,481.99/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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