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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 645.45 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 645.45 and 137.88 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 645.45 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/645.45 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 645.45 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 88,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,994.65/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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