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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 645.75 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 645.75 and 187.08 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 645.75 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/645.75 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 645.75 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 120,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,806.91/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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