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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 645.84 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 645.84 and 187.50 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 645.84 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/645.84 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 645.84 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 121,095
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,095/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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