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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 646.38 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 646.38 and 142.38 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 646.38 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/646.38 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 646.38 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 92,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,031.58/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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