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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.72 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.72 and 187 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.72 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.72 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.72 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 120,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,749.64/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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