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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 645.26 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 645.26 and 186.70 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 645.26 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/645.26 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 645.26 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 120,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,470.04/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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