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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.38 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.38 and 196.08 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.38 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.38 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.38 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 126,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,546.11/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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