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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 645.46 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 645.46 and 199.26 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 645.46 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/645.46 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 645.46 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 128,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,611.13/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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