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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.96 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.96 and 187.28 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.96 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.96 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.96 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 120,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,975.39/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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