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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.23, 644.98 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.23, 644.98 and 186.57 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.23 : 644.98 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.23/644.98 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.23x = 644.98 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.23x = 120,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,333.80/430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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