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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 645.06 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 645.06 and 137.64 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 645.06 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/645.06 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 645.06 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 88,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786.06/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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