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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 645.39 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 645.39 and 133.74 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 645.39 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/645.39 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 645.39 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 86,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,314.46/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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