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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.42 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.42 and 186.98 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.42 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.42 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.42 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 120,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,680.63/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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