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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 645.66 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 645.66 and 186.98 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 645.66 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/645.66 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 645.66 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 120,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,722.28/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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