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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 645.66 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 645.66 and 141.87 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 645.66 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/645.66 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 645.66 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 91,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.85/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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