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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.90 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.90 and 187.20 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.90 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.90 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.90 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 120,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,912.48/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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