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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 645.61 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 645.61 and 141.85 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 645.61 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/645.61 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 645.61 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 91,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,577.81/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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