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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 645.73 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 645.73 and 187.03 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 645.73 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/645.73 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 645.73 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 120,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,771.75/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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