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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.76 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.76 and 141.90 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.76 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.76 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.76 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 91,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,633.34/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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