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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 645.64 and 149.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 645.64 and 149.00 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 645.64 = 149.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/645.64 = 149.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 645.64 × 149.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 96,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,196.76/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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