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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.15, 645.09 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.15, 645.09 and 186.64 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.15 : 645.09 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.15/645.09 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.15x = 645.09 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.15x = 120,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,399.60/430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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