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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 645.90 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 645.90 and 141.92 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 645.90 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/645.90 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 645.90 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 91,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,666.13/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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