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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.26 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.26 and 184.11 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.26 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.26 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.26 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 118,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,982.93/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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