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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 646.11 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 646.11 and 187.25 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 646.11 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/646.11 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 646.11 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 120,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,980.87/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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