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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 646.56 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 646.56 and 187.32 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 646.56 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/646.56 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 646.56 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 121,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,113.62/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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