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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.57, 645.89 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.57, 645.89 and 138.11 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.57 : 645.89 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.57/645.89 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.57x = 645.89 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.57x = 89,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,203.87/430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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