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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.69 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.69 and 141.89 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.69 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.69 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.69 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 91,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,616.95/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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