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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 645.39 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 645.39 and 141.68 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 645.39 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/645.39 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 645.39 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 91,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,438.86/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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