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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 646.02 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 646.02 and 187.20 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 646.02 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/646.02 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 646.02 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 120,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,934.94/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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