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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 645.57 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 645.57 and 187.31 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 645.57 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/645.57 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 645.57 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 120,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,923.33/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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