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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 645.51 and 186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 645.51 and 186.95 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 645.51 = 186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/645.51 = 186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 645.51 × 186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 120,678.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,678.09/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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