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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 645.08 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 645.08 and 186.64 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 645.08 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/645.08 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 645.08 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 120,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,397.73/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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