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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 645.12 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 645.12 and 186.60 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 645.12 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/645.12 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 645.12 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 120,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,379.39/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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