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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 645.39 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 645.39 and 141.71 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 645.39 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/645.39 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 645.39 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 91,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,458.22/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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