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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.68 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.68 and 141.92 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.68 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.68 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.68 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 91,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,634.91/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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