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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 645.96 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 645.96 and 138.18 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 645.96 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/645.96 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 645.96 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 89,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,258.75/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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