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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.34 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.34 and 187.42 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.34 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.34 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.34 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 121,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,132.87/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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