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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 645.36 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 645.36 and 186.76 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 645.36 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/645.36 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 645.36 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 120,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,527.43/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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