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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 645.96 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 645.96 and 187.03 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 645.96 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/645.96 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 645.96 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 120,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,813.90/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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