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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 644.92 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 644.92 and 186.80 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 644.92 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/644.92 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 644.92 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 120,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,471.06/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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