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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.87, 646.17 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.87, 646.17 and 187.33 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.87 : 646.17 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.87/646.17 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.87x = 646.17 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.87x = 121,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,047.03/430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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