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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 645.06 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 645.06 and 186.32 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 645.06 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/645.06 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 645.06 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 120,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187.58/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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