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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.19, 645.37 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.19, 645.37 and 137.76 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.19 : 645.37 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.19/645.37 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.19x = 645.37 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.19x = 88,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,905.22/430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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