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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 646.19 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 646.19 and 187.17 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 646.19 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/646.19 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 646.19 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 120,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,947.38/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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