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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.57, 645.72 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.57, 645.72 and 199.25 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.57 : 645.72 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.57/645.72 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.57x = 645.72 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.57x = 128,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,659.71/430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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