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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 646.30 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 646.30 and 187.46 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 646.30 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/646.30 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 646.30 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 121,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,155.40/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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