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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 645.33 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 645.33 and 186.92 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 645.33 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/645.33 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 645.33 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 120,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,627.40/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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