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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 645.33 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 645.33 and 187.15 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 645.33 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/645.33 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 645.33 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 120,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,773.51/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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