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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 645.66 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 645.66 and 199.80 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 645.66 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/645.66 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 645.66 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 129,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,002.87/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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