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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 645.32 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 645.32 and 186.90 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 645.32 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/645.32 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 645.32 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 120,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,610.31/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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