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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 645.57 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 645.57 and 186.75 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 645.57 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/645.57 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 645.57 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 120,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,560.20/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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