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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 645.33 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 645.33 and 137.79 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 645.33 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/645.33 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 645.33 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 88,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,920.54/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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