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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 645.40 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 645.40 and 141.64 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 645.40 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/645.40 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 645.40 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 91,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,414.46/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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