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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 646.32 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 646.32 and 187.38 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 646.32 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/646.32 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 646.32 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 121,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,107.44/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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