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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 645.72 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 645.72 and 141.94 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 645.72 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/645.72 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 645.72 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 91,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,653.50/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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